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Setup Cox Cable Modem And Troubleshoot Internet & WiFi Connection

Cox Communications is one of the leading Cable Internet Service Providers in the USA. They provide high-speed Internet plans for almost all type of users all over the USA. This tutorial explains how to set up Cox Cable modem by yourself and troubleshoot any network connection issues with their High-speed Internet. We also reveal small tricks to improve both download and upload speed of Cox cable broadband connection. They allow customers to use customer-owned modems to connect to the network.

However, if you are looking for Panoramic WiFi, you should go for Panoramic WiFi modem that comes as Cox rental modems which are installed by the company technicians.

You can manually activate your Arris modem with Cox broadband by yourself. All you have to do is to visit the link below.http://www.cox.com/activate

For more technical assistance to activate Arris modem with Cox high-speed Internet, visit the online support page.https://www.cox.com/residential/support/self-activating-your-new-cox-equipment.html

If you face any problems while activating Arris modem with Cox, you can get immediate assistance by calling the support number 888-556-1193.

Login to Cox Arris Cable Broadband Modem
If you wish to access the Arris modem setup page from your computer, type the default login IP on the address bar of a browser. It is important to note that different arris modem models supplied by Cox have a different login IP address.

Connect the Ethernet cable to CM-16 and Ethernet port on your computer.

Power on both Asus device and computer

Self Activate Asus Modem with Cox Internet

You can manually activate your Asus modem with Cox broadband by yourself. All you have to do is visit the link below.http://www.cox.com/activate

For more technical assistance to activate Asus modem with Cox high-speed Internet, visit the online support page.https://www.cox.com/residential/support/self-activating-your-new-cox-equipment.html

If you face any problems while activating Asus modem with Cox, you can get immediate assistance by calling the support number 888-556-1193.

Install Cox High Speed-Internet With Cisco Modem
Cox communications support different models of Cisco modems. Some of them are Cisco DPC3000, Cisco DPQ3925, DPQ3212, DPC3825, Cisco DPC3010, DPC3008. Here we provide instructions to set a Cisco modem with Cox Cable Internet.

Physical Connection of Cisco Modem with Computer

Using a coaxial cable, connect Cisco modem to Cox cable wall outlet.

Connect the Ethernet cable to Cisco modem and Ethernet port on your computer.

Power on both Cisco device and computer

Self Activate Cisco Router with Cox Internet
You can activate the Internet with your Cisco gateway by visiting the link below.http://www.cox.com/activate

Login Cox Supplied Cisco Modem
The default login IP of Cox supported Cisco DPQ3925 is 192.168.0.1, and you should keep both username and password fields blank.

Activate Cox WiFi on Cisco DPQ3925

Once login to the setup page, click on Wireless tab

You should click Enable radio button near Wireless Network

Change the default name on SSID field and type a new name for your WiFi

Select WPA2 as encryption and type password at the pre-shared key field

Setup Cox Cable Internet on DLink Modem
Cox communications support DLink DCM-301 cable modem and you can install and activate broadband on it. Let us check how to connect D-link DCM-301 Broadband Cable Modem on your office/home and set Cox Internet on it.

Connect D-link Modem to Your PC
Follow the instructions provided above for other models and power on both D-link gateway and PC.

Self Activate D-Link with Cox Internet
You can activate Cox Internet on your D-link gateway by visiting the link below.http://www.cox.com/activate

In cases, if you call the support to activate the device (support number 888-556-1193), you may need to register the MAC address of the D-Link modem. The MAC address is on a label on the bottom of the D-link device.

WiFi Troubleshooting

How to Reset and Change Cox WiFi Password

If you want to change the current Cox Wireless network password, follow the instructions below.

Log in to the setup page

Click on Wireless

Go to Wireless Security

Change the passphrase under WPA/WPA2 encryption with new password

How to Find Cox WiFi Password

If you forgot the current Cox wireless password, follow the instructions below to recover Cox wireless password.

Look at the bottom panel of your modem and look for password/key.

If you have changed the default password, visit My WiFi portal on Cox.com

Log in to the wireless security page on your modem and check for the passphrase under WPA/WPA2 encryption

Important Tips

Solutions to Slower Cox Cable Broadband Connection Speed
If you feel you are not getting a reasonable upload and download speed from your Cox Broadband Service, you may try the solutions provided below.

Connecting Extra Router to Cox Network
If you are looking for assistance to add additional routers to your Cox broadband connection, follow the instructions given in the link below.Connecting Multiple Routers to a Network

Third Party Tools to Check Your Cox Connection Speed
Cox supplies an in-house tool to verify the speed of your network. However, it is recommended to test and verify whether your Cox connection has stead upload and download speed as promised. You can use the tools listed below.Tools to Check Internet Upload & Download Speed

Nighthawk AC 1750 is a WiFi router and you need the modem provided by Cox to configure Internet on it. To get more assistance on this issue, you may contact Cox technical support by using the phone number given below.

I have been with Cox for 3 years but now they raised the monthly charges. I want to know how could they charge 9 dollar as rental fee every month in addition to other charges. I want to use my own modem for Cox and stop paying this monthly rental fee.